Keraia
Psalm 106

Psalm 106:46

Give Thanks to the LORD, for He Is Good · Psalm 106:1–48
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Translations

Modern
He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
Traditional
He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
Literal
And He appointed them for mercies before the face of all their captors.
Latin
…et dedit eos in misericordias, in conspectu omnium qui ceperant eos.

Original

Hebrew
English
He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.

Notes

Psalms 106:46

Even though the exile was harsh, the Lord still protected his people (see 2 Kings 25:27–29).

Psalms 106:40–46

The psalmist again talks about the Babylonian exile (Psalm 106:26–27). The Lord judged Israel harshly, but he also restrained his anger, remembering the covenant he had made with Abraham.

Psalms 106:1–48

  • The Israelite community in exile confessed the Lord’s goodness and justice and their own past sins. From their humble state in exile, they asked for redemption and restoration. They hoped to be gathered back from all the places the Lord had scattered them in his anger.

    The psalm ends with a memory of the Lord’s past mercy and hope for renewed mercy (Psalm 106:44–48). Israel failed, but the Lord remains constant.

  • Verses 1, 47–48 (along with Psalms 96; 105:1–15) are included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1–43.

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Tempered with Mercy Afflictions: Tempered with Mercy Captive: Kindness To Compassion and Sympathy: The Wicked Made to Feel, for Saints God: Mercy of Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Constant Goodness and Mercy of God to Them During National Sins: Punishment For, Averted on Repentance